Studio Album · No. 2
J.Lo Songwriting Credits by Jennifer Lopez
Produced by Cory Rooney, Troy Oliver, Sean Combs, Mario Winans, Rodney Jerkins, Dan Shea · Engineered by Tony Maserati, Jean-Marie Horvat, Michael Patterson
Epic Records
PopR&BLatin popDance-Pop
47%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 7 of 15 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 7 / 15 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 15 tracks with documented writers, by whether Jennifer Lopez carries a lyricist or composer credit.
7 trackswritten by Jennifer Lopez
8 tracksoutside writers
Jennifer Lopez's roles on this album
Share of the 15 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist47%
Composer47%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
15
Tracks
42
Lyricists
17
Producers
1
No.1 Single
Over 12 million copies worldwide
Worldwide Copies Sold
2001
Released
Data Insight
Jennifer Lopez built her second album around her longtime collaborator Cory Rooney and producer Troy Oliver, who shaped most of its pop, R&B and Latin pop blend alongside her. The lead single "Love Don't Cost a Thing" came from a Ric Wake and Cory Rooney production with a writing team of Damon Sharpe, Greg Lawson, Georgette Franklin, Jeremy Monroe and Amille Harris, while "I'm Real" was written by Lopez, Rooney, Troy Oliver and L.E.S. and produced by Oliver and Rooney. Those two songs became the album's defining hits, with "I'm Real" topping the Billboard Hot 100 through its Murder Remix with Ja Rule. Lopez takes co-writing credit across much of the record, but its direction rests on the Rooney and Oliver production core that carried over from her debut.
J.Lo is Jennifer Lopez's second studio album, released January 23, 2001 on Epic Records. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and became one of the best-selling albums of 2001. The album continued her pop and R&B direction and featured collaborations with Ja Rule, whose remixes of 'I'm Real' and 'Ain't It Funny' became even bigger hits than the original versions. Cory Rooney and Troy Oliver again served as primary creative architects alongside Sean Combs and Mario Winans.
Track Listing & Credits 15 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Love Don't Cost a Thing
#3
|
Damon SharpeGreg LawsonGeorgette FranklinJeremy MonroeAmille D. Harris | Damon SharpeGreg LawsonGeorgette FranklinJeremy MonroeAmille D. Harris | Ric WakeRichie JonesCory Rooney | Jennifer Lopez (Vocals) |
| 2 |
I'm Real
#1
|
Jennifer LopezTroy OliverCory RooneyLeshan LewisMartin Denny | Jennifer LopezTroy OliverCory RooneyLeshan LewisMartin Denny | Troy OliverCory Rooney | Jennifer Lopez (Vocals) |
| 3 |
Play
#18
|
Anders BaggeArnthor BirgissonChristina MilianCory Rooney | Anders BaggeArnthor BirgissonChristina MilianCory Rooney | Anders BaggeArnthor Birgisson | Jennifer Lopez (Vocals) |
| 4 |
Walking on Sunshine
|
Jennifer LopezMario WinansSean CombsMichael JonesJack KnightKaren AndersonAdonis ShropshireMechalie Jamison | Jennifer LopezMario WinansSean CombsMichael JonesJack KnightKaren AndersonAdonis ShropshireMechalie Jamison | Sean CombsMario WinansCory Rooney | Jennifer Lopez (Vocals) |
| 5 |
Ain't It Funny
|
Jennifer LopezCory Rooney | Jennifer LopezCory Rooney | Cory RooneyDan Shea | Jennifer Lopez (Vocals) |
| 6 |
Cariño
|
Jennifer LopezCory RooneyManny BenitoNeal CrequeJose SanchezFrank RodriguezGuillermo Edghill Jr.Mongo Santamaria | Jennifer LopezCory RooneyManny BenitoNeal CrequeJose SanchezFrank RodriguezGuillermo Edghill Jr.Mongo Santamaria | Jose SanchezFrank RodriguezCory Rooney | Jennifer Lopez (Vocals) |
| 7 |
Come Over
|
Sean CombsMichelle BellKip CollinsMario Winans | Sean CombsMichelle BellKip CollinsMario Winans | Kip CollinsSean CombsMario Winans | Jennifer Lopez (Vocals) |
| 8 |
We Gotta Talk
|
Jennifer LopezTina MorrisonCory RooneyJoe KelleySteve EstiverneTroy Oliver | Jennifer LopezTina MorrisonCory RooneyJoe KelleySteve EstiverneTroy Oliver | Cory RooneyTroy OliverJoe Kelley | Jennifer Lopez (Vocals) |
| 9 |
That's Not Me
|
Sean CombsMario WinansKandice Love | Sean CombsMario WinansKandice Love | Mario WinansSean Combs | Jennifer Lopez (Vocals) |
| 10 |
Dance with Me
|
Sean CombsMario WinansJack KnightMichael JonesMechalie Jamison | Sean CombsMario WinansJack KnightMichael JonesMechalie Jamison | Mario WinansSean Combs | Jennifer Lopez (Vocals) |
| 11 |
Secretly
|
Jennifer LopezCory RooneyTroy OliverKalilah Shakir | Jennifer LopezCory RooneyTroy OliverKalilah Shakir | Troy OliverCory Rooney | Jennifer Lopez (Vocals) |
| 12 |
I'm Gonna Be Alright
|
Jennifer LopezCory RooneyTroy OliverLorraine CookRonald LaPread | Jennifer LopezCory RooneyTroy OliverLorraine CookRonald LaPread | Cory RooneyTroy Oliver | Jennifer Lopez (Vocals) |
| 13 |
That's the Way
|
Rodney JerkinsLaShawn DanielsNora PayneFred Jerkins III | Rodney JerkinsLaShawn DanielsNora PayneFred Jerkins III | Rodney Jerkins | Jennifer Lopez (Vocals) |
| 14 |
Dame (Touch Me)
|
Manny BenitoRodney JerkinsFred Jerkins IIIMischkeLaShawn Daniels | Manny BenitoRodney JerkinsFred Jerkins IIIMischkeLaShawn Daniels | Rodney JerkinsManny Benito | Jennifer Lopez (Vocals)Chayanne (Featured Vocals) |
| 15 |
Si Ya Se Acabó
|
Manny BenitoJimmy GrecoRay Contreras | Manny BenitoJimmy GrecoRay Contreras | Manny BenitoJimmy GrecoRay Contreras | Jennifer Lopez (Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 46 contributors
CR
Cory Rooney
Writer · Producer
JL
Jennifer Lopez
Writer · Vocals
MW
Mario Winans
Writer · Producer
SC
Sean Combs
Writer · Producer
TO
Troy Oliver
Writer · Producer
MB
Manny Benito
Writer · Producer
RJ
Rodney Jerkins
Writer · Producer
FJ
Fred Jerkins III
Writer
JK
Jack Knight
Writer
LD
LaShawn Daniels
Writer
MJ
Mechalie Jamison
Writer
MJ
Michael Jones
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions J.Lo
When was Jennifer Lopez's album J.Lo released?
J.Lo was released on January 16, 2001, through Epic Records. It was Jennifer Lopez's second studio album and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. The release coincided with her growing profile as both a recording artist and an actress.
What were the biggest hit singles from J.Lo?
"Love Don't Cost a Thing" was the lead single and reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100. "I'm Real" became the album's signature hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 through its Murder Remix with Ja Rule. "Play" was also a single and peaked at number 18.
Who wrote "Love Don't Cost a Thing" on J.Lo?
"Love Don't Cost a Thing" was written by Damon Sharpe, Greg Lawson, Georgette Franklin, Jeremy Monroe and Amille Harris. It was produced by Ric Wake, Richie Jones and Cory Rooney. The song reached number three in the United States and number one on the UK Singles Chart.
Who wrote and produced "I'm Real" from J.Lo?
The original "I'm Real" was written by Jennifer Lopez, Troy Oliver, Cory Rooney and Leshan David Lewis, known as L.E.S. Production was handled by Troy Oliver and Cory Rooney. A later remix with Ja Rule, the Murder Remix, carried the song to number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Did "Ain't It Funny" chart from the J.Lo album?
The original Latin pop version of "Ain't It Funny" was released as a single from J.Lo but did not chart on the US Billboard Hot 100, though it topped charts in the UK and other countries. It was written by Jennifer Lopez and Cory Rooney and produced by Rooney and Dan Shea. A separate 2002 Murder Remix with Ja Rule, a different song, later reached number one in the United States.
How did J.Lo perform commercially?
J.Lo was certified 4x Platinum by the RIAA in the United States and sold over 12 million copies worldwide. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It became the most successful album of Jennifer Lopez's career.
Who produced Jennifer Lopez's J.Lo album?
The album was produced by a team including Cory Rooney, Troy Oliver, Dan Shea, Ric Wake and Rodney Jerkins, with Sean Combs also contributing. Cory Rooney and Troy Oliver formed the core production team and co-wrote much of the record with Lopez. The album blends pop, R&B and Latin pop styles.
Is J.Lo a bilingual album?
Yes, J.Lo includes Spanish-language material alongside its English tracks. "Cariño," "Dame (Touch Me)" and "Si Ya Se Acabó" reflect Jennifer Lopez's Latin pop side. The mix of English and Spanish songs reinforced her crossover appeal.
What genre is the J.Lo album?
J.Lo is primarily a pop and R&B record with strong dance-pop and Latin pop elements. The production leans on Cory Rooney and Troy Oliver's pop and R&B work alongside Latin-flavored tracks. The blend reflected Jennifer Lopez's range across mainstream pop and Latin styles.